Norton County Hospital Updates Visitor Restrictions

Due to continued lower numbers of COVID-19 cases in Norton County, Norton County Hospital is opening its facilities more starting tomorrow, Feb. 5. Please be advised that policies could change at any time, based on the COVID-19 local environment.

Here are the details:

  • One visitor per patient, per day or visit, across the facility.
  • That one visitor can come and go if needed (but no switching out of the one visitor during the day).
  • No change to inpatient visiting hours (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
  • Still no visitors 12 years or age and younger.
  • Be prepared for temperature screening of all patients and visitors at facility entrances.
  • Please continue to mask inside the facilities.
  • Note that policies allow the hospital to make exceptions for certain circumstances (such as end-of-life).

Norton County Hospital would like to thank the community for its work in keeping everyone healthy.

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